San Diego’s community banks performed well during the third quarter, typically with higher ratings than the nationwide competitors that dominate the market, according to the latest statewide bank report by Bauer Financial Inc.

Jim Horton is just getting started as the new senior vice president of the San Diego market for Spokane, Wash.-based AmericanWest Bank. The third-quarter acquisition of Security Business Bank — where Horton was chief banking officer — expanded AmericanWest Bank’s regional footprint to seven branches between downtown San Diego and Carlsbad, and one in Palm Desert, Calif.

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